Born and raised in North Vancouver, Nicola is excited to be relocated to qathet with her husband and daughter. Nicola graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2017. Previous to that she completed a Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree from the University of British Columbia.

Prior to going back to school for Massage Therapy, Nicola worked as a Personal Trainer and running coach. Nicola discovered her love of running in 2005 when she trained and completed for her first Marathon. It was early on in her running career that Nicola discovered Massage Therapy. Massage therapy helped her recover from overuse injuries and with injury prevention. 

Nicola is passionate about helping people reach their health and wellness goals and through continued education she is dedicated to advancing her knowledge to help serve her patients.

To help her clients achieve pain free-functional movement, Nicola leans towards deep tissue modalities, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, joint Mobilizations and muscle energy techniques. Nicola is especially interested in furthering her knowledge in craniosacral therapy and osteopathic techniques.

Outside the clinic Nicola is a competitive trail and ultramarathon runner. Her biggest athletic accomplishment is setting the fastest female known time on the 180k Sunshine Coast Trail.

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Stephen was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He and his Mother moved to British Columbia at a young age and BC has been home ever since. More recently, Stephen and his wife moved to Powell River with their two rescue dogs and are so happy to call Powell River their new home.

Stephen Graduated with a Diploma from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2013 after completing the 3000 hour program. While earning his Diploma, he worked as a Massage Therapist in the high risk pregnancy unit at BC Women’s Hospital. Stephen has also worked with athletes from the University of British Columbia as well as professional football and hockey players.

Throughout his career Stephen has gained perspective and empathy for how a symptom or condition may also affect you mentally and emotionally. Some of the various areas he has training and experience with include; trigger point release, pregnancy, pre and post-natal, infancy and pediatric, posture and ergonomics, sports massage, injury and rehabilitation, chronic pain, myofascial release, joint mobilization, lymphatic, Swedish and deep tissue massage.

Before becoming a RMT, Stephen explored many different career avenues. Everything from desk work to manual labor. These experiences help him better understand and relate to what you may be going through now. He looks forward to helping you navigate your way back to pain free living.

When Stephen’s not working you will find him volunteering with the Fire Department, hiking the Penticton trails, exploring the forest, playing hockey, canoeing, and camping.

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Stef is a sweet and sporty practitioner, fascinated by bodies, and invested in providing supportive care in her treatments.

Growing up on the lower mainland, she skated from the age of 3, and has played hockey her entire life. She’s excited to start a new chapter locally with her wife and pup, and their soon to be baby!

Focusing on myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, deep tissue, mixed in with some Swedish massage, you can expect a well rounded practitioner playing nice music (no spa sounds here).

She graduated from Langara college of massage therapy in 2019, and has experience treating orthopedic injuries, sport injuries, headaches, chronic pain, prenatal massage and more. Her clients comment on her empathic, human centered care, with a commitment to offering a safe space.

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Originally from Hamilton, Ontario where she studied nursing and music, Joanne moved to BC to raise her children surrounded by nature.

In 1999, she opened the Rainforest Grill and Hostel, the Squamish’s first vegetarian restaurant, that served the many outdoor adventurists and offered wellness programs like yoga, massage and dancing.

As the town grew, she decided to move to Powell River for a quieter life and focus on her passions of wellness, gardening and family. She studied with The Pacific Institute of Reflexology and is the only Certified Foot Reflexologist with the Reflexology Association of Canada in the area. She continues to expand on her education to include hands, ears, and other extensions to become a Reflexology teacher.

Her heartfelt intention is to help others on their wellness path.

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Originally from Manchester in England, Kate came to the west coast of Canada 18 years ago and now calls BC “home”. After graduating from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2017, Kate worked in massage therapy practices in Squamish and Whistler, before relocating to Powell River with her family in 2020. Her current style of treatment incorporates traditional Swedish techniques, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, with a specific interest in Craniosacral therapy, cranial massage, and working with humans affected by stress, headaches and TMJ issues.

Kate is also a wife, and Mum of two children (4 and 14 years old) and her furry child (the dog). In her free time she rides her mountain bike or snowboard depending on the season, and gaining strength from resistance training and yoga/mobility work.

In our current world our bodies are in high stress mode, and Kate believes that taking the time to regulate your nervous system through massage therapy, is more important than ever for your overall health and longevity. Kate enjoys the variety that comes with working with all kinds of people, from therapeutic to relaxation.

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Camille (Nadia) with her partner Jeff, and their young children Gerri and Elsa fell in love with Powell River in 2017 and are delighted to have made the move to this diverse, welcoming community last fall. Camille is a graduate of The International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine college in Vancouver BC. In addition to her training as an Acupuncturist, Camille also holds a diploma in visual art from Langara University and a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University. Camille thrives on the challenge of creating the most attuned treatment plan that honours and respects each individual’s unique needs. Sessions can address treatment for pain, injury, headache and migraines, digestive health, addictions, mental and emotional health concerns, sleep and energy. Being a mother herself, Camille is passionate about gynaecological health, fertility, pregnancy and postnatal care. Staying adaptable to whatever needs or goals you have, Camille will patiently and tenaciously work to create a care plan that will empower you to live a healthy balanced life.

When she’s not in the clinic, Camille can be found drawing, painting, reading, hiking, doing yoga, playing with her kids and watching an episode of Working Moms while making pirogies.

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Our bodies have an incredible capacity for healing, adaptation, and resilience. This is a key concept that guides Ilya’s practice as he works with each patient to address their specific concerns and develop a well-rounded treatment approach to help them reach their health goals.

Ilya graduated from the RMT program at Vancouver Career College in December 2016 but his passion for cultivating health and wellness extends much further back. Whether it was martial arts, resistance training, yoga, or rock climbing, Ilya has always been involved in some form of physical activity, which has given him a broad scope of understanding and appreciation for the body’s capabilities, limitations, and - of course - injuries. Drawing on this experience, combined with 3 years of practice as an RMT in both a clinical and spa setting, Ilya’s treatments are a blend of therapeutic modalities and relaxation-focused massage. Techniques like myofascial and trigger point release, joint mobilizations and swedish massage commonly make their way into his treatments. In addition, Ilya endeavors to educate and encourage his patients to take control of their health through self-care including movement, stretching, and exercise, as well as getting to the root of why people experience the pains and aches that they have.

Born in Russia but having spent most of his life in Vancouver, Ilya discovered Powell River only a few years ago along his travels throughout beautiful British Columbia. Being an avid outdoorsman and drawn to the breathtaking yet laid-back charm of the coast, Powell River is now a place Ilya is excited to call his home. Outside of the clinic, Ilya spends much of his free time hiking & backpacking, practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and more recently, cultivating his green thumb.

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Brigitte started her educational path in 2006 at West Coast College of Massage Therapy where she studied Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Reflexology and Hot Stone Massage. This led her to Vancouver College of Massage Therapy where she continued her studies and graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist in 2010.

In 2014 she travelled to Guatemala and received her certification as a Yoga Teacher. This knowledge trickles down into her treatment and patient care. She has taken many classes in Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Pain Science, and she is certified as a Trauma Informed Practitioner.

What you can expect from Brigitte during a treatment is a caring and knowledgeable approach. She will customize her treatment to fit your needs, and assures an environment that feels comfortable and safe. She believes in empowering her patients by giving them the tools to care for themselves outside of her treatment room. She can give you a deep treatment, but you will leave feeling relaxed. She may incorporate hot and cold stones into her treatment, stretching and trigger point therapy. She is fascinated by the mind/body connection and how it pertains to physical dysfunction and wellbeing.

Common conditions that she treats include neck, shoulder, hip and lower back pain/dysfunction. Headache relief, jaw pain and plantar fasciitis. She loves working with runners and the overuse injuries that sometimes occur with this activity. Regular maintenance and prevention are crucial to maintaining a happy and healthy body. She is attuned to helping people with anxiety and depression as massage therapy is soothing to an overactive nervous system.

Although her schedule is limited, please add yourself to her waitlist as she does add appointments to her schedule every week based on her availability.

Brigitte hails from the East Coast, and is an Acadian at heart. Her friendly and positive attitude is as infectious as her laugh. She and her husband, Dustin, have a wonderful toddler and She marvel in the joy of being a mother every day. In her spare time, she geeks out on yoga, bikes around town, tends to her garden and plays with her dog, Cedar.

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